WAFooty School Newsletter

Every two months a WAFooty Schools Newsletter is released to AFL School Ambassadors. The newsletters look at the latest news from football programs and competitions related to schools. School Ambassadors are encouraged to distribute the newsletter within their school community whether that be to staff, parents or interested students. The first newsletter was released in June 2016 with newsletter to follow every two months with the exception of December. Links to past and current school newsletters can be found below.

Eagles Faction Footy (Year 4/5/6 Boys and Girls)

Eagles Faction Footy is an intra-school program which offers students the opportunity to learn the skills of footy in a fun, safe environment with friends from their own school faction.

This non-contact program is ideal for physical education lessons or lunch time competitions. Schools can run competitions during any school term using AFL 9s, modified or student-derived rules with points going towards the school’s faction shield/trophy.

This competition is partnered by the West Coast Eagles and BHP Billiton.

Eagles in the Community

The West Coast Eagles provide a range of programs for primary school children, including the Eagles Rock my School and the Access All Areas competition and the ever popular Eagles Cup. The strong emphasis on education helps ensure the success and relevance of these programs. With Kicking Goals and a new High Schools program in development, all sectors of WA schools are well catered for. Click here for more information.

Fremantle Dockers Community Goals

The Fremantle Dockers Community Goals program focuses on the development and delivery of a range of exciting and innovative programs aimed at primary school aged children. The programs offer tangible benefits through learning in a fun and participative framework and importantly all programs are linked to the WA Curriculum Framework. Click here for more information.

Freo Footy Skills (Intra Year 4/5/6 Boys & Girls)

Freo Fast Ball, Freo Kwik Kick and Freo Long Bomb are curriculum-based football activities that give students another platform to develop their skills.

By registering, teachers are provided with educational and promotional resources to assist in their implementation of these competitions.

Freo Fast Ball is a team handballing competition

Freo Kwik Kick involves students kicking in pairs over a short distance for three minutes

Freo Long Bomb involves students kicking a football as far as they can

RESOURCES PROVIDED:

6 x synthetic footballs per school

Skills guide & lesson plan booklet for teachers

Fremantle Football Club team posters

Chance to win a Freo Footy Skills clinic for your school with Fremantle players

Schools are encouraged to nominate their students to compete in the state semi finals.

The Grand Finals will be held as a curtain raiser to a Fremantle Dockers home game at Optus Stadium in August.